Alaska Apple Butter

• 4 C applesauce *
• 1 C water (just enough to keep berries from burning)
• 2 qts highbush cranberries
• 6 C sugar
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1/2 t cloves
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 lemon, grated rind and juice

Boil berries and water together until berries pop and are soft. Put through a sieve or food mill. Reheat and add the sugar, salt, spices and applesauce. Cook until thick. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice and grated rind. Spoon into hot sterilized jars. Add lids.
Yield: 8 C
*Two No. 2 cans will yield 4 C applesauce. If the canned sauce is thin, drain.